NGUYEN Minh Hai Founder & Vice Director
- Doctor of Engineering (Utsunomiya University, Japan)
- Structural and Materials Engineering
- Vietnamese
- Japanese (N1)
- English
Nguyen M. Hai is the Vice Director at PEDI Civil Solutions, with 10 years of experience in structural and materials engineering across academia and applied research. He holds a Doctor of Engineering from Utsunomiya University, Japan, and has served as an Assistant Professor at Utsunomiya University and a Lecturer at Da Nang University of Technology. His work includes participation in numerous R&D projects, bridging rigorous engineering science with practical implementation to enhance performance, durability, and constructability of infrastructure. Hai is fluent in Vietnamese and Japanese (JLPT N1), and is professionally proficient in English. He supports PEDI’s innovation pipeline from concept to validated solutions.
We look forward to building a smarter, safer, and more sustainable future—together with you.
Publications
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PEDI Civil Solutions Participates as a Supporting Company at ATCESD 2024 in Da Nang
PEDI Civil Solutions JSC proudly participated as a supporting company in the Advanced Technology in Civil Engineering towards Sustainable Development 2024 (ATCESD 2024), held in Da Nang from November 9-10, 2024. This prestigious international conference brought together experts and professionals in the field of civil engineering to explore cutting-edge technologies and sustainable development. (Conference link:
November 12, 2024 -
The patent application for the “Method for Producing Translucent Concrete Blocks Using Light-Transmitting Materials and Industrial Waste”
We are pleased to announce that the joint research and development efforts of the PEDI Research and Development Team (led by Vice President Nguyen Minh Hai and Development Manager Nguyen Van Huong) and the University of Danang – University of Science and Technology have resulted in a patent application. The patent is titled “Method for
June 27, 2024 -
Proposals for Smart City Solutions to Da Nang City Based on the Research and Development Results in term of Infrastructure
Proposals for Smart City Solutions to Da Nang City Based on the Research and Development Results in term of Infrastructure At the “Seminar on Applying the Results of Technical Development in the Field of Infrastructure to Improve Transportation in Da Nang City,” hosted by the Da Nang City Department of Transportation on May 31, 2024,
June 5, 2024 -
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PEDI’s Research & Development team has co-published a research paper on Construction materials in Q1 rank of international journal.
The results of the research team, including PEDI’s staff Dr. Nguyen Minh Hai, Dr. Phan Hoang Nam and Dr. Nguyen Van Huong, have been published in an Q1 rank of international journal in Construction Materials area. The study emphasizes the importance of understanding and accurately applying design formulas in standards when calculating practical structural issues.
April 20, 2024 -
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PEDI and SAFEplant Join Forces for Project Cooperation with Focus on Risk Assessment and Qualification
PEDI Civil Solutions and Safeplant – A spin off of Roma Tre University, Italy (https://safeplant.it) have formalized their partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 1st January 2024 with a specific emphasis on risk assessment and qualification in their collaborative projects. The two companies are set to integrate advanced risk management
January 2, 2024 -
Dr. Phan Hoang Nam, PEDI’s Technical Manager, has been honored with a Certificate of Appreciation from ASME
Dr. Phan Hoang Nam, the PEDI’s Technical Manager, has recently been honored with a Certificate of Appreciation from ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers). This acknowledgment was bestowed upon him for his co-authorship of an exceptional technical paper by the Seismic Engineering Technical Committee during the 2022 ASME Pressure Vessel and Piping (PVP) Conference. The
November 28, 2023 -
PEDI’s research group has publish a new paper on self-sensing concrete in International Journal
PEDI’s R&D team, leading by Vice Director Nguyen Minh Hai, has published a new paper on international journal “Case Studies of Construction Materials”. This is the second achivement of our research project on developing self-sensing cement-based materials. Our team proposed a formula to predict the resistivity of mortar containing carbon fillers, considering temperature and humidity
November 21, 2023 -
Groundbreaking Research on PMMA-Core Concrete’s Innovative Functions
A research project led by core members from PEDI Civil Solutions (Dr. Nguyen Minh Hai and Ms. Mai Thi Thu Thuy) announced a notable achievement in the field of construction materials in May 2025. The paper, titled “Experimental investigation of the novel functions of polymethyl methacrylate-core concrete in light transmission and electromagnetic spectrum modification,” revealed
May 30, 2025 -
Cooperation in Hosting the Symposium on Human Resource Development for Vietnam’s High-Speed and Urban Railway Projects
On February 15, 2025, a symposium on human resource development for the future construction of urban and high-speed railway projects in Vietnam was held at Da Nang University of Science and Technology. The event gathered approximately 200 participants, including researchers, educational institutions, and domestic and international enterprises, engaging in active discussions. As one of the
March 9, 2025 -
The research and development team, in which PEDI participates, has published a paper on next-generation permanent formwork in a Q1 journal
The research and development team, in which PEDI participates, published a paper on next-generation permanent formwork in Engineering Failure Analysis (SCIE indexed, Q1 journal) this November.Title of the paper: “Experimental and finite element analysis of permanent formwork impacts on flexural failures of reinforced concrete beams” This paper summarizes findings obtained through experiments and analyses on
December 3, 2024